New Designers

This festive season, embrace the spirit of giving by supporting the talented designers and makers who infuse each item with individuality, creativity and passion for their craft.

If you’re looking for an extra special gift for a loved one this year, check out our blog to discover UK-based independent businesses creating bespoke, handmade pieces 👉 https://bit.ly/47NHEsK

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Selfish Customs
Olivia Jane Jewellery
Belinda King Glass
Florina
Timber Robot Studio

Fancy winning a pair of annual passes granting entry to a huge range of events in 2024?

From New Designers and London Art Fair to the BBC Good Food Shows and the Festival of Quilts, the Do What You Love Pass represents the gift of an unforgettable 2024.

Enter the prize draw today - it only takes a minute! Competition closes 9 December, so don't delay! 👉 https://www.immediatelive.com/dwyl-annual-pass-2024-prize-draw/

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📸 Sam Frost, New Designers 2023

ND Selects Applications Update 📣

Thank you to all of the creatives and design businesses who have applied to be a part of ND Selects 2024 so far - we are blown away by the response and talent in the applications.

We are now accepting the second wave of applications - with limited spaces remaining to exhibit with us, make sure to submit yours as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

For more info and to apply, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RbCjpK

📸 Sam Frost, New Designers 2023

The London Illustration Fair opens tomorrow ✏️🎉

London’s largest artist-led illustration event returns to Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf this week with an incredible line-up of illustrators, workshops and interactive installations across five floors. Make sure you visit Nottingham Trent University’s stand, which they were awarded at New Designers 2023 for their exceptional range of works and engaging presentation.

For more recommendations of what to do in the design world this month, head to our blog 👉 https://www.newdesigners.com/november-design-diary-2023/

Bringing some mesmerising neutrals to your feed ✨

We love how these De Montfort University students have used materials in unexpected ways, creating sculptural forms that bring together traditional and contemporary craft techniques. If you missed these pieces at ND23, you can still browse their university profile here 👉 https://www.newdesigners.com/exhibitors/de-montfort-university/

Pictured:

Bethan Harrington, 2023. Courtesy of De Montfort University
Rebekah Tyler, 2023. Courtesy of De Montfort University
Amelia Gibson, 2023. Courtesy of De Montfort University

⭐ Secure your Do What You Love Annual Pass today to make 2024 a year to remember! ⭐

The Do What You Love Annual Pass grants you entry to New Designers 2024, as well as 18 of Immediate Live's unmissable events in 2024, across art, craft, food, cycling, dance and more.

You'll be able to enjoy these top events, and many more...

🎨 London Art Fair - 17-21 January
🕺 MOVE IT - 15-17 March
🌷 BBC Gardeners' World Live - 13-16 June
🌮 BBC Good Food Shows - June, August and November
🧵 The Stitch Festival - 21 – 24 March
🧶 The Festival of Quilts - 1-4 August
🎄 Country Living Christmas Fairs - November-December

Secure yours today 👉 https://bit.ly/46SY9mG

📸 Sam Frost

📣 Final call - applications for ND Selects 2024 close this week 📣

Don't miss your chance to exhibit your products at our curated showcase alongside the next generation of design leaders. ND Selects is an unmissable opportunity to gain exposure to industry professionals and exhibit at one of the UK's top design events. If you're an independent creative or design business who has launched in the past 1-3 years, learn more and apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/3RbCjpK

📸 Sam Frost

There's just one week left to submit your application to take part in ND Selects 2024!

ND Selects (Previously One Year In) is a curated space at New Designers dedicated to shining a light on new businesses in the design industry. It is one of the most popular features of our show and is always sought out by our trade audience of industry leaders who attend the show ready to commission or invest in the latest new products on the market.

Each exhibitor is hand-selected by a panel of industry experts for their innovative designs. If you are a talented designer who has launched a business within the previous 3 years, or an independent creative who has been in operation for three years or less, visit the link below to learn more and apply 👉 https://bit.ly/3sekhsI

Obsessed with the details.

Take a look back at a sample of intricate design work from the talented students of the Birmingham BA (Hons) Textile Design course who we saw exhibit in Week 1 of ND23. Which is your favourite? 👇

Image credits:
Madelaine Atkinson, The Uncovered Secret Sin, 2023.
Faith Chavez, EBLA, 2023.
Karina Jassi, Roots of Remembrance, 2023. .design
Chloe Fellows, BLESSINGS, 2023. .alice_textiles

Winner of the Ceramic Review Initiative Award at New Designers 2023, Claudia Barreira has been highlighted in the magazine and online as a featured emerging maker - read the article to learn more about Claudia's work and how her background in the culinary arts has influenced her practice 👉 https://www.ceramicreview.com/emerging-maker/emerging-maker-4/

Did you spot Cam Wilkinson's 'Moment' Floor Lamp design at ? This design is inspired by the tangible experience of 19th century pull down lighting, aiming to offer the user full control over the intensity of the light and the mood in the room. Who else needs this in their home for the dark autumn evenings?! 💡

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Cam Wilkinson, Moment - Floor Lamp, 2023. Courtesy of Northumbria University

⭐ Make 2024 a year to remember with the Do What You Love Annual Pass! ⭐

The Do What You Love Annual Pass guarantees just that – a year of doing what you love. That's access to New Designers 2024, plus entry to 18 of Immediate Live's fantastic events in 2024, across art, craft, food, cycling, dance and more.

You'll be able to enjoy these top events, and many more...

🎨 London Art Fair - 17-21 January
🕺 MOVE IT - 15-17 March
🌷 BBC Gardeners' World Live - 13-16 June
🌮 BBC Good Food Shows - June, August and November
🧵 The Stitch Festival - 21 – 24 March
🧶 The Festival of Quilts - 1-4 August
🎄 Country Living Christmas Fairs - November-December

Secure yours today 👉 https://bit.ly/46SY9mG

📣 There's one month left to apply for ND Selects 2024! 📣

If you are a design business or independent creative who has launched in the past 3 years, apply now to showcase your products at New Designers 2024 - more information here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RbCjpK

Apply by 10 November for your chance to be included in our 'Shop Small for Christmas' campaign.

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Salwa Alsaka
Make Relief
Matkewalli by Parneet Pahwa
Modern Ceramic
Flod
Florina Primordial

Decorex is now open until Wednesday at Olympia London! Make sure you visit exhibitors Georgia Johnson (Stand K52) and Burniture (Stand J44) during your trip to the show, who were each awarded the Decorex International Sustainability Award at ND23 in Week 1 and Week 2 respectively, for their commitment to exceptional sustainable design.

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Georgia Johnson, Textile Design for Interiors, 2023. Courtesy of Arts University Bournemouth
Burniture, The Rohan Chair, 2023

The jewellery designers at ND23 certainly made a statement with these intricate works of art ✨

All of the exhibitor profiles are still live on our website - make sure you check them out to catch up on what you missed and learn about the stories and inspiration behind the pieces 👉 https://bit.ly/44xogz9

Pictured:

Ruwei Liu, Colours &, 2023. Courtesy of Birmingham City University
Lynn Zhang, Architexture - Gold Plated Series, 2023. Courtesy of Edinburgh College of Art
Molly Rigby, Brooch, 2023. Courtesy of DJCAD University of Dundee
Enrica Concas, Freya, 2023. Courtesy of Vannetta Seecharan School of Jewellery
Niamh Wright, Brooch, 2023. Courtesy of The Glasgow School of Art

The British Ceramics Biennial is back!

Now on until 5 November, the British Ceramics Biennial takes over Stoke-on-Trent for six weeks of exhibitions, installations and events.

From spotlighting the UK’s leading artists working in clay to introducing work by international artists and fresh new talent, the British Ceramics Biennial is a celebration of the creative potential of clay for storytelling, playfulness, risk-taking and activism.

Over 40 artists will exhibit new work at All Saints Church in Hanley, and partner venues across the city; AirSpace Gallery, The Brampton Museum and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.

https://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com



Pictured:

Leora Honeyman, Djin Jar - Magic Wishes. Image courtesy of the artist
Osman Yousefzada, Embodiments of Memory at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. Photo credit Thierry Bal
Caroline Chouler-Tissier, The Ground Beneath Your Feet, 2022. Credit Sylvain Deleu
Dawn Melanie (Forester), 'Laid to rest with a white bone veil'. Credit Catherine Dineley

It's freshers week! 🥳📖

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone who is beginning an exciting new chapter over the next couple of weeks, whether you're starting or returning to university, beginning post-graduate studies or are embarking on your career journey. You've got this!

- Team ND 💙

📸 Sam Frost, New Designers 2023

London Design Festival takes over the city once again this week with immersive installations, pop-up exhibitions, keynotes, open studios and more in the UK’s largest celebration of design. You can check out the full programme via www.londondesignfestival.com, but here are just 5 of our top picks 👇

1. Material Matters - Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, 20 - 23 September
2. London Design Fair - Truman Brewery, 21 - 24 September (pictured: LOWLIT COLLECTIVE Repurposing Studio)
3. Heal’s at LDF: An Exhibition Of Two Halves - Fitzrovia Design District, 16 - 24 September (pictured: Nesting side tables Cut From One by Josephine Ryan Gill, Kingston University)
4. Unstruck Melody by Nirbhai (Nep) Singh Sidhu and UK arts organisation Without Shape Without Form - V&A South Kensington, 16 - 24 September
5. The LEGO Piece Garden by The LEGO Group x It's Nice That - Shoreditch Design Triangle, 16 - 24 September

Keep an eye on our Instagram stories this week where we'll be covering more highlights from ! 🤳

🎙️ The ND23 Talks recordings will be available for our subscribers to stream this week 🎙️

Hear from leading brands, designers and industry experts as they offer unique insights into the latest design trends, offer practical career advice and discuss key design themes and debates.

Sign up to our mailing list to expand your design knowledge 👉 https://bit.ly/3G4HEbZ

📸 Mark Cocksedge

To mark the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting the work of graduate Faith Chavez who connects with her cultural memory and heritage through the medium of textiles;

'Having grown up in a mixed heritage household amongst very little South American representation, my idea of home has been challenged with feelings of loneliness and misplacement. This collection is a personal attempt to reconnect with my heritage and gain a stronger sense of belonging. EBLA is an appreciation of the elements and memories which I cherish from my childhood in Ecuador, as well as a celebration of my Latin culture which helps me feel closer to home. My grandmothers house in particular is a core part of my inspiration, which make up the details and components of this collection, it is a tribute to my grandmother and to her family name, EBLA.'

Images courtesy of Faith Chavez, Birmingham City University

📣 Applications for ND Selects at New Designers 2024 are now open 📣

If you're an emerging design business or independent creative who has been in operation for up to 3 years, apply for ND Selects 2024 and showcase your work to thousands of design lovers and industry leaders.

👉 Receive pre-show mentorship to get your business exhibition-ready
👉 Sell your products and gain exposure to trade members looking to commission or invest in the latest new products on the market
👉 Meet, network with & take inspiration from the next wave of designers
👉 Win awards from industry leading brands

Learn more about ND Selects and how to apply here 👉 https://www.newdesigners.com/exhibit/nd-selects/

Applications close 4 November 2023.

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Lamunlamai. Craftstudio
FirthbyDesign
Maia Flaia
Matkewalli by Parneet Pahwa
Martina Kocianova
Chi Choi Mao

The UK’s celebration of interior design, Decorex, is a cornerstone for European Interior design, showcasing the latest trends, offering an array of features, and providing a home for established and emerging designers. The upcoming iteration features 250+ brands at Olympia London, focusing on quality, inspiration, and connection. Additional features include Design Talks, hands-on demonstrations, and designer collaborations, like the burlesque-themed VIP lounge.

Get your ticket now 👉 https://bit.ly/3r2GZUi

Soaking up the last of Summer with Maia Preston's 'Caribbean Cruise', amongst the talented fashion, costume and textile designers of De Montfort University 😎 ☀️

Browse the University profile here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YWN6WF

Visit Bluecoat Display Centre's Emerging Makers exhibition in Liverpool until 14 October to see work by ND23 exhibitors Martha Wiles, Hannah Baxendale and Flod UK amongst many other talented emerging designers.

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Martha Wiles. Photography by Sam Frost
Hannah Baxendale
Flod UK
Sandy Buchanan

London Design Fair (formerly known as Tent London) has long had a reputation for giving up and coming designers and talent a platform to share their work.

The 2023 edition, taking place at Truman Brewery in Shoreditch on 21-24 September, will feature an array of designers just starting out on their professional journey. Covering all area of design, the pieces and work on display next month will give visitors a fresh perspective, fresh ideas and fresh inspiration for their projects.
Book your ticket to meet the designers, see their work first-hand and discover something new
Find out more at https://www.londondesignfair.co.uk/ or book your tickets https://london-design-fair-2023.reg.buzz/ndsocials2

Image credit: LOWLIT COLLECTIVE Repurposing Studio, .co London Design Fair 2023 Exhibitor.

Every year we are blown away by the originality of the ceramics on display at New Designers. This particular stand-out piece is by Isa Barontini of Cardiff Metropolitan University, who has created a series of slipcast porcelain pillows. The artist collected dreams through conversation with people she knew or briefly met and decided to apply them with decals to these ethereal white and blue pieces.

Be inspired by the work of Cardiff Met's graduates here 👉 https://bit.ly/3so6uPZ

Amongst the attention grabbing work on Hereford College of Arts' Contemporary Applied Arts + Metalsmithing stand at was Rowan Lickerish's 'Brutalist Sound', a series of abstract forged metal sculptures representing aspects of drum and bass. The pieces in Rowan's collection are inspired by the history and aesthetic of Brutalism, with each of the seven works representing a musical octave and expressing both mathematical and emotional interpretations of the music.

Make sure you check out HCA's graduate's work here 👉 https://bit.ly/3KNl22d

When you're grabbing your coffee this morning, you may not consider the amount of coffee waste produced on a day-to-day basis, but this is the issue that inspired Staffordshire University graduate and barista Oliver Grayson's design seen at .

Having had first-hand experience of the waste in coffee shops, Oliver has created a collection of biodegradable, non-toxic and food safe furniture that is made from used coffee grounds ☕